IDWare 9000 Plus Initial Setup

How to set up your IDWare 9000 Plus out of the box to work with VeriScan and start scanning IDs and passports.

Applies To

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Device Overview

The IDWare 9000 Plus comes with 3 side buttons on either side and a touchscreen navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. It also has a 3 physical buttons on the front.

Left Side	Main Screen	Right Side

Scanner Setup

Before you can use the VeriScan app with your IDWare 9000 Plus scanner, you must first complete Google setup wizard to connect to WiFi and sign into your Google Account. Afterwards, you will need to go into the Universal Scanner Settings app to enable scanning Driver's Licenses and Passports.

This section will show you how to complete the setup wizard and configure your scanner for use with Driver's Licenses and Passports.

First-Time Setup

• Turn on the device by holding the power button on the left of the device

Press the yellow Start button to begin the setup wizard.
Search for your WiFi network and enter your WiFi password to connect to your network. Once connected, your device will check for updates. This may take a few minutes. If it asks to copy apps and data, select Don't Copy if you're setting up a new device.

• At the Google Sign In screen, enter your Gmail address for this device.

We recommend using a generic Gmail address for your company to setup your device. This will allow you to: Download VeriScan on the Google Play Store Receive automatic updates as soon as they are released. Use Android features provided by Google, such as Find My Device and Locking Lost or Stolen Devices.

• When prompted, Accept the terms and conditions for Google Services.
• When prompted, you can set a PIN number to lock the device.
  • We recommend using a PIN number to secure your device.
  • This will keep your device secure if lost or stolen and prevent unauthorized users from accessing your sensitive data.
• Optionally, agree to Location Consent.

Enable Driver's License and Passport Scanning

Once your device is connected to the internet and signed into Google, you'll need to configure the barcode scanner on your device to accept Drivers Licenses and Passports.

You'll also be able to disable unwanted barcode types to ensure VeriScan only scans the secure PDF417 Barcode on the back of the ID.

To get started:

• Swipe up on the home screen to access the apps drawer

Open the SCAN app by tapping its app icon

• Click the Set Up button at the bottom of the main screen
• Ensure that the Open the Scanner checkbox is enabled
• Tap on Advanced Configuration at the bottom of settings screen
• Tap on Symbology Configuration
  • Enable the PDF417 checkbox
  • Disable all other checkboxes on this screen
• Press the Back Button to go back to the SCAN Settings
• Tap on OCR Configuration
  • Enable the OCR checkbox
  • Ensure OCR Template Setting is set to Passport

Installing VeriScan

Creating a new VeriScan Account

If you have not signed up for a VeriScan account, you can use one of these guides to get started. After you have completed the steps, be sure to click on the VeriScan for Android Setup option at the bottom of the page.

VeriScan Basic

Create a new VeriScan Basic Account

VeriScan Premium

Create a new VeriScan Account

VeriScan Enterprise

Create a new VeriScan Account

Download VeriScan on Your Android Device

Once you have a VeriScan Account, you are ready to download the app, connect it to your account, and start scanning. To get started, you can use this guide:

VeriScan for Android

VeriScan for Android Setup